2017 Chiefs mock draft: Final full 7-round projections

DAY 3

Round 4, pick 132: DeAngelo Brown, DT, Louisville

Brown fits the mold for what the Chiefs like in their interior defensive linemen. He can rotate in at zero-technique almost instantly which is something that could prove useful given that Bennie Logan has never been a full time guy as far as snaps are concerned.

Brown is a block-eater and quite strong at the point of attack. This shows up in the weight room (36 repetitions of 225 at his pro day which would have led all players at the NFL combine) and on the field.

Brown offers some ability as a pass rusher in addition to his run blocking expertise. His film however is a bit inconsistent as far as effort is concerned. He led Louisville with 13 tackles for loss in the 2017 season.

In the clip above, Brown got penetration after initially being double teamed. He’s lined up as the nose tackle. He didn’t overshoot his mark and was able to drag down the running back for a tackle for loss.

Round 5, pick 170: Brian Allen, CB, Utah

Allen is a cover corner with massive size (6-foot-3 and 34-inch arms) which is something that the Chiefs covet. Allen is quite physical in run defense and at the line of scrimmage. In the NFL, teams should put him in bump-and-run situations because he can box out smaller, speedier targets and also match up with size receivers.

Just because he’s big doesn’t mean he is slow either. At the combine Allen ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash. In fact, if Allen had been a wide receiver his combine scores would have athletically compared to Philadelphia Eagles receiver Alshon Jeffery.

In the clip above, Allen shows off his length and hands by making an acrobatic leaping interception. The coverage assignment appears to be zone and Allen put himself in the perfect position to make a play on the ball.

Round 5, pick 180 (comp): Khalfani Muhammad, RB, California

Muhammad is an explosive playmaker at the running back position. He could takeover kick and punt return duties as Tyreek Hill is phased out and is given more of an offensive role. He has good hands and is functional in pass protection.

While it seems the Chiefs are going to try to get Charcandrick West to be that third-down style back, adding Muhammad to the mix could be an intriguing scenario late in the draft.